United States District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia) CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 2:08-cv-04083-RBS BERG v. OBAMA et al Assigned to: HONORABLE R. BARCLAY SURRICK Cause: 28:2201 Injunction
Date Filed: 08/21/2008 Jury Demand: Plaintiff Nature of Suit: 890 Other Statutory Actions Jurisdiction: U.S. Government Defendant
Plaintiff PHILIP J. BERG ESQUIRE
V. Defendant BARACK OBAMA also known as BARRY SOETORO also known as BARRY OBAMA also known as BARACK DUNHAM also known as BARRY DUNHAM Defendant THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE
Defendant THE FEDERAL ELECTION
represented by PHILIP J. BERG LAW OFFICES OF PHILIP J. BERG 555 ANDORRA GLEN COURT SUITE 12 LAFAYETTE HILL, PA 19444 610-825-3134 Fax: 610-834-7659 Email:
[email protected] LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
represented by JOHN P. LAVELLE BALLARD SPAHR ANDREWS & INGERSOLL LLP 1735 MARKET ST., 51ST FL PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 215-665-8500 Email:
[email protected] LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
represented by JOHN P. LAVELLE (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
COMMISSION Defendant DOES 1-50 INCLUSIVE
V. Movant PAUL ANDREW MITCHELL UNITED STATES ex relatione
represented by PAUL ANDREW MITCHELL C/O FORWARDING AGENT 501 WEST BROADWAY, #A-332 SAN DIEGO, CA 92101 PRO SE
Date Filed
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Docket Text
08/21/2008
1 COMPLAINT against all defendants ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 951001.), filed by PHILIP J. BERG.(tj, ) (Entered: 08/22/2008)
08/21/2008
2 MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND FOR EXPEDITED DISCOVERY filed by PHILIP J. BERG,MEMORANDUM. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum)(tj, ) (Entered: 08/22/2008)
08/21/2008
Summons 5 Issued; 4 Mailed to counsel and 1 Forwarded to the U.S. Attorney's Office 8/22/08 as to BARACK OBAMA, THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE, THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION. (tj, ) (Entered: 08/22/2008)
08/21/2008
DEMAND for Trial by Jury by PHILIP J. BERG. (tj, ) (Entered: 08/22/2008)
08/22/2008
3 Minute Entry for TRO Hearing held before HONORABLE R. BARCLAY SURRICK held on 8/22/08. ESR. M. FINNEY: MR. BERG ADDRESSES THE COURT. COURT DENIED PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. (jpd) (Entered: 08/22/2008)
08/22/2008
4 ORDER THAT UPON CONSIDERATION OF PLAINITFF'S MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER (DOC. NO. 2) AND AFTER HAVING A HEARING IN OPEN COURT IT IS ORDERED THAT THE MOTION IS DENIED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE R. BARCLAY SURRICK ON 8/22/08. 8/22/08 ENTERED AND COPIES FAXED FROM CHAMBERS. (jpd) (Entered: 08/22/2008)
08/22/2008
5 Acceptance of Service by U.S. Attorney Re: accepted summons and complaint for THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION on 8/22/2008, answer due 10/21/2008. (jpd) (Entered: 08/25/2008)
09/02/2008 09/03/2008
6 Praecipe for Reissuance of Summons by PHILIP J. BERG. (BERG, PHILIP) Modified on 9/3/2008 (le, ). (Entered: 09/02/2008) 2 Original Alias Summons Issued as to DEFENDANTS BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA, DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION. Forwarded to Counsel on 9/3/08 (jpd, ) (Entered: 09/03/2008)
09/09/2008
7 Affidavit of Service of BRANDON A. SNESKO re: service of Alias Summons and Complaint, Memorandum in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and for Expedited Discovery; Plaintiff's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and for Expedited Discovery upon INDIRA HENRAD on behalf of DEFENDANT BARACK OBAMA, and upon AMANDA LAFORGE on behalf of DEFENDANT THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE by PERSONAL SERVICE on 9/4/2008, answer due 9/24/2008. (jpd). (Entered: 09/09/2008)
09/09/2008
8 MOTION to Expedite Discovery, Extensive Discovery and Appoint A Special Master filed by PHILIP J. BERG.Memorandum and Certificate of Service.(BERG, PHILIP) (Entered: 09/09/2008)
09/11/2008
9 Reissuance of Summons for the FEC by PHILIP J. BERG. (BERG, PHILIP) (Entered: 09/11/2008)
09/11/2008
One Alias Summons Issued as to THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION. Forwarded To: Counsel on 9/12/08 (sc, ) (Entered: 09/12/2008)
09/15/2008
10 ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE BY PLAINTIFF PHILIP J. BERG, ESQUIRE REGARDING SERVICE OF PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR EXPIDITED DISCOVERY UPON DEFENDANT BARACK H. OBAMA BY FAX AND UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE EXPRESS MAIL AND DEFENDANT DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE BY FAX AND UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE EXPRESS MAIL. (FAX TRANSMISSION LOG AND EXPRESS MAIL RECEIPTS ATTACHED). (jpd) (Entered: 09/16/2008)
09/18/2008
11 APPLICATION BY PAUL ANDREW MITCHELL FOR LEAVE TO INTERVENE AND FOR WRIT IN THE NATURE OF PROHIBITION, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (jpd) (Entered: 09/18/2008)
09/24/2008
12 MOTION to Dismiss filed by BARACK OBAMA, THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE.Brief and Certificate of Service.(LAVELLE, JOHN) (Entered: 09/24/2008)
09/29/2008
13 RESPONSE in Opposition re 12 MOTION to Dismiss Brief in Support thereof and proof of service filed by PHILIP J. BERG. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit, # 11 Exhibit, # 12
Exhibit)(BERG, PHILIP) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/30/2008: # 13 Exhibit 1) (jpd, ). (Entered: 09/29/2008)